Big Birthday Celebrations

Hello crafters, 

STAMPlorations has released new products designed to work together, consisting of a small stamp set coordinating with ephemera cuts, called Perfect Pairs.
I took Party & Wishes for a spin:

 

The design is pared down and the execution quick, I just stamped the sentiment in black and the dictionary definition stamp in blue, leaving plenty of space for the present ephemera and a lot of  "white space".

The background is iridescent watercolour (Gansai Tambi Pear colours) with the addition of liquid watercolours to amp up the strength of the hues. On their own the paints give pastel colours whilst giving a LOT of shine as per this GIF:

The effect is beautiful and unlike with glitter there is no fall out or transfer!

I made a second card, this time using a circle as my base:

I created the background by repeat stamping the background stamp (dictionary definition) from the set diagonally.

I stamped the top of the sentiment and embossed it in white detailed EP on black cardstock and the bottom of the sentiment on the right hand side, one letter at a time, to change it to a vertical position that suited my design. Note that I did not cut the stamp out but it would definitely make that easier!

The focal image, a cupcake ephemera from the Party & Wishes Perfect Pairs set has been backed by black cardstock.   

You can find the 4 Perfect Pairs in the collection here, stamp set and ephemera bought together benefit from a 20% discount but can be bought individually.

Thanks for coming by,

 Craftyfield   

   

Shedding light on the moon

Hello crafters, 

This fortnight, the Allsorts challenge optional theme, chosen by Brenda is "All creatures great and small". As usual, you can also enter with an "anything goes" theme.

I created a scene inspired by the idea that "the moon is made of cheese" according to a famous English proverb, a favourite of Wallace and Gromit.

Obviously the mice are checking this out....

I first stamped the moon and masked  it before applying Distress inks in blues and greens.

Removing the mask I then stamped the mice and leafs before applying ink for the glow of the bulbs.
Fanciful as the electric cables are not plugged in but... 

All stamps are from Lavinia:
- Moon (LAV431)

- Double Trouble (LAV963)

- Berry Leaves (LAV577)

 

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I hope you like this one and will be inspired to join us at the Allsorts challenge blog to see all the DT inspiration and upload your projects. There are two prizes of stamps, stickers and scenescapes from Lavinia Stamps pictured below for a lucky winner!

Thanks for coming by,

 Craftyfield   I am entering the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge

Focus on the sentiment

Hello crafters,

Today I have another make with the newly released 
Simple Expression range from STAMPlorations. Designed for impactful sentiment I created another simple but not quite as CAS as my previous one (here) 

The word Grace is again the main focus of the design, framed by the torn paper, a sheet of the Old Letters Pocket Backdrops. 

I then added 2 of the ephemera, from the Floral Parade Ephemera Cut-Outs, fussy cut to avoid the white border that I personally prefer to leave out.
On a separate piece of vanilla cardstock, I stamped the outline in black and the solid word in pink to match the colour of  the flowers.

This range offers a simple and effective way of making the sentiment the star of the show.

There are 18 word/quotes to choose from in the range for a variety of feelings, specially designed to work with the paper goods released earlier, so Shery is running the promotion below:

Thanks for coming by,

 Craftyfield   I am entering the  Addicted to stamps & more,  and 
                                                         We Love Stamping challenges

     

Simple Expression for impact

Hello crafters,

New releases are coming thick and fast at STAMPlorations!
Today I am pleased to introduce you to the Simple Expression range. Each set consists of a word and its matching outline, and for my first make I am using the word Grace:

I left the design very simple to give maximum focus on the word. I first stamped the outline in black Versafine, then the inside in a pinkish hue before embossing with a red UTEE with gold lustre.

I placed a bouquet of flowers from the Floral Parade Ephemera Cut-Outs underneath the word before matting on a blue base card.
I then had to resist the urge to add something, anything to it... Do I add a foiled border? gems at the corners? more ephemera? In the end CAS won!

There are 18 word/quotes to choose from in the range for a variety of feelings, specially designed to work with the paper goods released earlier, so Shery is running the promotion below:

Thanks for coming by,

 Craftyfield   I am entering the Addicted to stamps & more,  and 

                                                         We Love Stamping challenges

     

Gorjuss Embossing

Hello crafters, 

This fortnight, the Allsorts challenge optional theme, chosen by Lynne is "Emboss, heat or dry". As usual, you can also enter with an "anything goes" theme.

The focal image and sentiment (a not so funny pun) are from the White Rabbit stamp set (Gorjuss/Docrafts GOR 907112) coloured with alcohol pens.

My background is white vellum embossed with the D'vine Cuttlebug folder and coloured with pastel.

To affix it to the tag I used heart shaped brads.

Both navy and white mats were cut with the AALL & Create #27 - "Tag It Yourself" Die set 

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Hop over to the Allsorts challenge blog to see all the DT inspiration and upload your projects. There is one bundle of embossing folder & die and layering stencil from Lisa Horton Crafts pictured below for a lucky winner!

Thanks for coming by,

 Craftyfield      I am entering the Simon Says Stamp Monday, Polkadoodles,

                                                           We Love Stamping and Tag-Along (and ATCs) challenges

Movin' Up and Flipping Houses

Hello crafters, 

Today I have more inspiration for the Whimsical Homes ATCs from STAMPlorations.

First up a new house card:

The idea is that the new house is bigger and better as the family grows (wishful thinking on my part).

The loosely coloured background has been created with Distress inks for a subtle cloud effect as the home moves up in the sky .

I used A Snarky Birthday to You to stamp the balloons and coloured them with pencils. The sentiment is computer generated. 

Second is an interactive card allowing me to show 2 ATCs:

The finished card folded is 41/4" by 51/2" and flip when opened.

I simply matted the ATC's with appropriate colours and added pieces of Faded Botanicals Collage Papers and Old Letters Pocket Backdrops to the rest of the card. 

See it in action:

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If you fancy trying out the ATCs in your makes, think about the ATC VIP Subscription service to receive your choice of set every 4 weeks. The plan is flexible as you don't have to commit to a length of time and there are also added perks (all the details here.
I am personally trialling this and love the (almost) surprise landing on my doorstep!
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Thanks for coming by,

 Craftyfield   I am entering the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge

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Wild Flowers Love

Hello crafters, 

This fortnight, the Allsorts challenge optional theme, chosen by Sarah is "Colours of Summer". As usual, you can also enter with an "anything goes" theme.

The focal image is "Cow Parsley" from Imagination Crafts. After a failed experiment with inking the stamp with Gelatos I switched to Distress Oxides, applying different colours of ink.

Cow Parsley are a favourite of mine so I selected the sentiment (Blooming Buds from STAMPlorations) because it featured wild flowers.

I used the second largest die from the AALL & Create Climbing Woods die set (#77) to cut the mat.

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Hop over to the Allsorts challenge blog to see all the DT inspiration and upload your projects. If you do you could win a prize of a  Butterfly stamp and stencil from Visible Image!

 

Thanks for coming by,

 Craftyfield   I am entering the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge

Whimsical Homes

Hello crafters, 

It's that time again... a new pack of ATCs has landed and I came up with these projects.
First I created a card with a feminine feel to complement this dreamy house in soft pastel colours:

I created a background mat with one of the solid stamp in the Healing Herbs set with blue ink and one with pink ink and an oven mesh as a stencil (only bought it for that purpose, NOT for cooking...)

I added some ready made borders, gifted to me eons ago and a piece of ribbon.

My second card is inspired by sewing...

For background I used the Old Letters Pocket Backdrops (top) and the Faded Botanicals Collage Papers. The bottom layer has been die-cut with the Stitched Spring Landscape die and I added the trees and house die-cut from blue cardstock on top.

I sewed the paper to the card, going around several times with white and grey threads, as a way to  reinforce the theme, which is echoed by the (faux) stitching I used on the ATC. I chose faux stitching because the ATC cardstock is thick enough to give me concern over my machine!

The final touches are a sentiment sticker from the Nostalgic #1 set and stamping of a small flower motif from the Life is sweeter set.

Another inspiration post with more Whimsical Homes ATC's is coming up soon...

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If you fancy trying out the ATCs in your makes, think about the ATC VIP Subscription service to receive your choice of set every 4 weeks. The plan is flexible as you don't have to commit to a length of time and there are also added perks (all the details here.
I am personally trialling this and love the (almost) surprise landing on my doorstep!
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Thanks for coming by,

 Craftyfield   My 2nd card is entering the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge 

                                                         and both are entering the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge

             

Sunshine Bright

Hello crafters,
today I have a second post showcasing the Retro Femme ATCs released earlier this year. From the simple to the complex, ATCs can be included in all sorts of designs!

I took inspiration from the ATC's bright colours to create 2 cards:

I used one of the ATCs in the set with papers from my stash (very old freebie), cardstock mats, a piece of fabric and one of the ephemera from the Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs.

Finally I applied a sentiment sticker from the Nostalgic #1 set to an offcut of the background paper to place on top of the fabric.

My second card is just as bright...

This time I used the Strung Lights stencil to create both background papers, one with the Gelli plate and acrylic paints, the other with Distress Oxide ink. 

I added die-cuts, the butterfly from the Flutter Zen 1 Layering Dies set and one of the Bloomdala Bliss Felicity Dies.

A few gems and a sentiment, also from the Nostalgic #1 set, add the final touch to the design.

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If you fancy trying out the ATCs in your makes, think about the ATC VIP Subscription service to receive your choice of set every 4 weeks. The plan is flexible as you don't have to commit to a length of time and there are also added perks (all the details here.
I am personally trialling this and love the (almost) surprise landing on my doorstep!

Thanks for coming by,
 Craftyfield   

           

Seaside Tag

Hello crafters, 
This fortnight, the Allsorts challenge optional theme, chosen by Val is "At the Seaside". As usual, you can also enter with an "anything goes" theme.

Seaside being one of my favourite theme, I enjoyed putting together some of my many sea inspired supplies...

I started by applying gesso to my tag and sticking some snippets of Stamperia paper (Arctic Antarctic) on top. 
Next I stamped 3 motifs from 2 Crafty Individuals sets (Seagull and seaside: CI-397 - Call of the Sea, bottom right: CI-272 Seaside Treasures ).
The Dymo words are stamps from the Retro Beach set by Rubber Dance.
Finally, I placed my chosen the rub-ons from Stamperia as the focal images.

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Hop over to the Allsorts challenge blog to see all the DT inspiration and upload your projects. There is a Collection of stamps (pictured below) for one lucky winner from Stamp Addicts!

Thanks for coming by,

 Craftyfield   I am entering the challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday, 

                                                           We Love Stamping, Polkadoodles and Tag-Along (and ATCs) (my                                                             favourite colour is blue)